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Return to Dark Castle
The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring every level from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms rebuilt for modern systems.

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About This Game

Return to Dark Castle revives the legendary Macintosh series that defined precision platforming and comic peril. 

This definitive edition includes the complete Dark Castle (1986) and Beyond Dark Castle (1987) adventures — rebuilt with color visuals, remastered audio, original music and refined controls — plus 50 all-new rooms created exclusively for this release. 

Step into the boots of a new hero on a quest to defeat the Black Knight and reclaim the castle’s secrets. Expect classic challenge, slapstick misfortune, and finely tuned puzzle-platforming that rewards skill and patience. 

Features 

- All original Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle levels, fully remastered 

- 50 brand-new rooms designed by Z Sculpt 

- Gamepad and keyboard support on all platforms 

- Save, replay, and share your best runs 

- Built-in homage to the series’ 1980s roots 

 
About Ludit Holdings: 

Ludit is an independent studio founded by Mark Stephen Pierce, co-creator of the original Dark Castle series. 
Ludit is dedicated to reviving the classic Dark Castle franchise while preserving the precision and humor that made them timeless. 
 
About Z Sculpt:  

Formed in 1998 as a Macintosh shareware company. Today, Z Sculpt makes mobile, PC/Mac, and virtual reality games. 

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated GPU (Intel HD 4000 / Radeon HD 5000 series)
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad Core
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 1 GB VRAM
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
    • Processor: Apple Silicon (M1) or Intel Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal-compatible GPU
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later
    • Processor: Apple Silicon (M1+) or Intel i5+
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated / Metal-capable GPU
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3-compatible GPU
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
    • Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad Core
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 4.0 GPU
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
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